How to Find a Podiatrist in South Australia

Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot problems, as well as help patients prevent foot disorders, according to the Australian Skills Recognition Information dataset, a government resource. Podiatrists in Australia must complete an accredited training program and register with the podiatry board of Australia. Finding a podiatrist in South Australia may seem like a daunting task, but thanks to government and professional resources, there are three main ways to find a South Australian podiatrist.

Instructions

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  Search through the professional registry. The Australian government requires healthcare providers to register with the regulatory agency that oversees professional licenses; its professional register of providers is searchable by profession or by Australian state, allowing you to produce a list of podiatrists in South Australia as well as their registration or license information.

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  Use professional association resources. The Australasian Podiatry Council, a nonprofit group representing podiatrists in Australia and New Zealand, offers a searchable database on its website. You may search by postcode, city or suburb; you may also isolate your search to a specific clinic in your community. The APC's search tool will provide not only a list of podiatrists in South Australia, but information about their practice, contact information, address and link to the podiatrist's website.

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  Check online podiatry resources. Health websites with a global focus, such as ePodiatry, provide tools to help you find a podiatrist in South Australia. In addition to providing a link to a tool that will search for a podiatrist based on your postcode, ePodiatry also provides a full directory of providers, along with identifying the South Australian cities in which they practice and links to their clinics' websites for more information.